Oberlin Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 475-2122
Oberlin Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oberlin Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Oberlin Elementary School's student population of 200 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 200 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Oberlin Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oberlin Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #363 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 93% | 64% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.54 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 10% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Oberlin School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Oberlin Elementary School is Decatur Community Jr/sr High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Golden Plains Elementary School (19.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oberlin Decatur Community Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 151 students
0.4 miles
605 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2231 0.4 7-12 151 - Selden Golden Plains Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 91 students
19.8 miles
210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560 19.8 PK-5 91 - Mc Cook Central Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 204 students
26.7 miles
604 W 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-3976 26.7 4-5 204 - Mc Cook Mc Cook Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 476 students
26.7 miles
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422 26.7 9-12 476 - Mc Cook Mc Cook Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
26.9 miles
800 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-6940 26.9 6-8 321
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